Jan 16, 2019 | News Stories
Rochester, N.Y. – A growing number of nurse practitioners are providing primary care in areas that are seeing physician shortages. A new study from the University of Rochester found that the number of nurse practitioners who provide primary care doubled in six years...
Jan 15, 2019 | News Stories
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – With so many seasonal illnesses going around this time of year, it is hard to know what specifically you are suffering from. The flu, common cold, strep throat, viral sore throat, and sinus infections can all have overlapping symptoms....
Jan 9, 2019 | News Stories, Career Advice, Hiring & Retention Strategies
As indicated by recent research studies, patients made more than 1 billion visits to nurse practitioners last year, according to Joyce Martha Knestrick, PhD, C-FNP, APRN, FAANP. The research also indicates NPs are educated and well-trained to provide patients and...
Jan 9, 2019 | News Stories
These days, it seems like we constantly see news reports on massive data breaches where the personal information of millions of users were stolen or leaked online. While we are all too aware of these gigantic corporations dealing with cybersecurity problems, it...
Jan 8, 2019 | News Stories
We had an outstanding company retreat at Buck Ridge Plantation! We spent time working towards goals as a team and individually, as well as enjoying non-work related activities. This retreat gave our group a chance to identify our team’s hidden talents as well as step...
Jan 3, 2019 | News Stories
Jamie VanAuker is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner for Health First. Q: Why did you go into this career? A: I knew early on I wanted a career where I could help people, and nursing was perfect for that. As an ICU nurse, I was able to provide direct...